Convocation is a special event that honours the remarkable determination, hard work and achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Medicine. Please join the Faculty in wishing them all the best as they start the next chapter of their journeys.
Convocation is a special event that honours the remarkable determination, hard work and achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Medicine. Please join the Faculty in wishing them all the best as they start the next chapter of their journeys.
When patients are suspected of having a primary brain tumour, also known as a glioma, they typically undergo a biopsy or a resection — procedures that involve surgically removing a sample of the tumour to further analyze it. Biopsies help oncologists confirm the existence of a tumour and determine whether it’s malignant or benign. This data also guides oncologists in choosing the proper course of ...
When patients are suspected of having a primary brain tumour, also known as a glioma, they typically undergo a biopsy or a resection — procedures that involve surgically removing a sample of the tumour to further analyze it. Biopsies help oncologists confirm the existence of a tumour and determine w...
Cartoon characters in food ads sway kids toward unhealthy options, new research led by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and Heart & Stroke finds
Cartoon characters in food ads sway kids toward unhealthy options, new research led by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and Heart & Stroke finds
It’s that time of year, when nearly 9,000 graduating students walk across the stage to receive their diploma. At this time, we realize the breadth of experiences and the hard work and determination that go into being a uOttawa student.
It’s that time of year, when nearly 9,000 graduating students walk across the stage to receive their diploma. At this time, we realize the breadth of experiences and the hard work and determination that go into being a uOttawa student.
The rigorous study focuses on the mechanisms of Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder that leads to the breaking down of neurons in areas of the brain.
The rigorous study focuses on the mechanisms of Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder that leads to the breaking down of neurons in areas of the brain.
Her family’s experiences as Vietnam War refugees shaped her outlook on medicine and is helping her become an empathetic, culturally competent physician.
Her family’s experiences as Vietnam War refugees shaped her outlook on medicine and is helping her become an empathetic, culturally competent physician.
The future looks bright. It has been a long, arduous road for the Class of 2023, yet they learned to adapt, develop a good dose of resilience, and didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from achieving their goals. These thinkers, makers, dreamers, and doers - all 8,677 of them - will celebrate their hard-earned accomplishment over the next few days, as the University of Ottawa hosts its Spring Con...
The future looks bright. It has been a long, arduous road for the Class of 2023, yet they learned to adapt, develop a good dose of resilience, and didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from achieving their goals. These thinkers, makers, dreamers, and doers - all 8,677 of them - will celebrate their...
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (Heart & Stroke) named four researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute recipients of project funding through its Grant-in-Aid Program.
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada (Heart & Stroke) named four researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute recipients of project funding through its Grant-in-Aid Program.
To meet the growing demand for mental health and well-being support, there’s a pressing need to develop and expand resources and support systems. Understanding the complexities and nuances surrounding mental health and wellness has become of utmost importance.
To meet the growing demand for mental health and well-being support, there’s a pressing need to develop and expand resources and support systems. Understanding the complexities and nuances surrounding mental health and wellness has become of utmost importance.